Trump insisted that Washington and Tehran would jointly transfer enriched uranium stored in Iran to the United States under the touted plan to end the war, which began on February 28.
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President Donald Trump said on late Friday (April 17, 2026) that he planned to maintain a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after its expiration.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran threatened to close the vital waterway once again if the U.S. blockade continues.
Published – April 18, 2026 10:17 am IST
